Pay: $28.00 – $40.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
About Us:
Koester Corporation, located in Napoleon, Ohio, is looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to join our growing machine shop.
We’re a custom manufacturing company—not a production shop. If you enjoy setting up challenging jobs, solving problems, and machining a wide variety of parts, you’ll fit right in.
Our machinists are trusted to take ownership of their work, and we invest in quality equipment, maintain a clean shop, and give our employees the tools they need to succeed. Koester Corp invested in two new lathes in the spring of 2026, including a Haas ST25Y with live tooling.
Job Description:
- Set up and operate CNC lathes to machine precision parts from customer drawings.
- Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications.
- Select tooling, fixtures, and workholding for each job.
- Inspect parts to ensure they meet print requirements and customer expectations.
- Work with programmers, engineering, and other machinists to solve manufacturing challenges.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Necessary Qualifications:
- 3+ years of CNC lathe setup experience in a job shop environment.
- Ability to independently set up jobs from a print.
- Strong blueprint reading skills.Experience with Haas controls preferred.
- Mastercam experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of G & M code editing.
- Comfortable holding tolerances from ±.001″ to ±.005″.Own basic precision measuring tools.
- Positive attitude and willingness to help the team succeed.
Pay: $28 – $40 per hour (Based on Experience)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental/Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
